# Global Point Loads \[FEA]

Global point loads apply concentrated forces and moments at a specific XYZ location in the model. Unlike nodal loads (which target a specific node), global point loads are applied at a global coordinate position and are distributed to nearby elements within the specified FE group.

## Point Load

**Load Case:** The analysis case (load case) to which this point load belongs.

**Group:** The FE group containing the elements to which the load will be distributed. The load is applied to the nearest elements within this group based on the specified location.

**Location X:** The global X coordinate where the point load is applied. Right-click this cell for the action *Select Point (3D)...* which launches an interactive 3D picker that lets you click on a node in the model view to set the X, Y, Z coordinates automatically.

**Location Y:** The global Y coordinate where the point load is applied.

**Location Z:** The global Z coordinate where the point load is applied.

**Fx:** Force component in the global X direction. Positive values act in the positive X direction.

**Fy:** Force component in the global Y direction. Positive values act in the positive Y direction.

**Fz:** Force component in the global Z direction. Positive values act in the positive Z direction (typically upward). Use negative values for downward loads.

**Mx:** Moment component about the global X axis. Follows the right-hand rule for sign convention.

**My:** Moment component about the global Y axis. Follows the right-hand rule for sign convention.

**Mz:** Moment component about the global Z axis. Follows the right-hand rule for sign convention.


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